Want to know just how wealthy Kim Sejeong is? Then keep on reading!
Kim Sejeong Net Worth 2022
Kim Sejeong has been active in the entertainment industry since 2016. She has made a name for herself as a triple-threat: a talented songstress, an awe-inspiring actress, and a humorous variety star. So it is no surprise that the idol has started raking in the dough with her successful career.
During her childhood, Kim Sejeong lived in poverty. She lived off food stamps as a child following her parent's divorce. Her mother single-handedly raised her and her brother. However, Kim Sejeong was able to turn her life around with her entertainment career, and now she and her family live comfortably.
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According to Apumone.Com, Kim Sejeong has a net worth of approximately $4 million. Want to know how she raked in her net worth? Then keep on reading!
How Did Kim Sejeong Amass Her Net Worth?
Kim Sejeong made her debut with I.O.I in 2016. She promoted with the group for a year. She joined in several events and advertising gigs. The group disbanded in January 2017 and returned to their respective agencies.
In 2016, Kim Sejeong debuted in Gugudam with fellow I.O.I member Kang Mina. She made her solo debut that same year with the single "Flower Way." The single was highly successful. It topped seven major music charts and receiving an all-kill. In addition, she became the fastest soloist to win a music show.
In June 2018, Kim Sejeong debuted in the Gugudan unit Gugudan SeMiNa. Gugudan disbanded in December 2020.
In 2017, Kim Sejeong made her name known in the variety show industry. She joined the reality show "Law of the Jungle in Sumatra." Her appearance earned her the "Best Challenge Award" at the 11th SBS Entertainment Awards. That same year, she earned the nickname "Wonder Sejeong" due to her appearance on "Boat Horn Clenched Fists."
In July 2017, Kim Sejeong earned her first major acting lead in the KBS2 drama "School 2017." She was praised for her skills and earned the "Best New Actress" award at the 31st KBS Drama Awards. She has since bagged roles in several top dramas, such as "The Uncanny Counter" and "Business Proposal."
In her career, Kim Sejeong has bagged several endorsement deals. She is one of the Global Advertising Models for Crocs. In 2017, she was the face of Lotte High-Mart. In 2018, she was a brand model for Coca-Cola. In 2019, she was the face of Good Day Soju. In 2020, she and other actors from "The Uncanny Counter" modeled for the Dyson Coral hair straightener.
The idol has also endorsed several beauty and cosmetic brands, such as Manyo Factory Brand Cosmetics, Myskin Solus, and Acwell. She modeled for Viyotte, Cocolab and Sunkist Fruit Cider in the food industry. She was also the face for video games "Sudden Attack," "Armis," and "Destiny Child: Defense War."
Others brands she endorses are the Samsung virtual assistant Bixby, Oellla and GH Basic Housing.
These activities, paired with her activities with I.O.I and Gugudan, helped shape Kim Sejeong's net worth.
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Written by Alexa Lewis